Han Kangbo, a famous scholar of Yi studies and a master of metaphysical debate, held the jade Ruyi in his left hand, tapped the palm of his right hand lightly, like a monk knocking on a wooden fish, and asked: "What is the function of the Yi?"
Chen Caozhi replied: "The body and its use are like lamps. If there is a lamp, it will be light, but if there is no lamp, it will be dark. It is also like the use of a knife. If there is a knife, it will be sharp. If there is no knife, it will be useless."
Han Kangbo asked: "The Six Classics, Yu, Mencius, there are no two words for body and style, so why?"
Chen Cao said: "Everything the Master says is nothing more than a concrete and useful, frank and clear argument. The beauty of analyzing the meaning lies in the understanding. Why should it all be said by the sages?"
Sima Yu, Xie Wan, Xi Chao, Zhu Fa Tai, and Zhu Daoqian all nodded in praise. Xuanfeng of the Wei and Jin Dynasties liked to break through the stereotypes of his predecessors, and those who were rigid and stubborn were not valued by the world.
Han Kangbo was slightly embarrassed. He was the most proficient in the study of Yi Xiang, and immediately said: "Xiang says 'Tianxingjian'. Xiang has real and false appearances. How to distinguish it?"
Chen Cao said: "Yi's so-called real image and false image are as follows: if there is water on the ground and trees rising from the ground, they are not false, so they are real images; and false images are as if the sky is in the mountains and the wind comes from the fire, and so on.
Class, there is no such image in reality, false is righteous, so it is called false, not true or false. In the past, Wang Bi was afraid that those who read the Yi would be constrained by the image and die under the words. He stated in his "Book of Changes" that "therefore"
The reason why the speaker understands the image is to get the image and forget the words; the reason why the image is to keep the intention, to get the idea is to forget the image, but the person who forgets the image is the person who is satisfied, and the person who forgets the words is the person to get the image'..."
Xi Chao assisted in the conversation and said: "Han Yin wrote tens of thousands of words about Yi Xiang. I don't know if he is proud of it or because he has achieved Xiang?"
Han Kangbo was greatly embarrassed. He said that in all his life, Yi Tanxuan had never been so embarrassed as he is today.
Yu Yun said: "Wang Fusi's discussion of the Yi is just a family opinion, and it is not an eternal theory. Otherwise, how could the Zhou Yi be spread!"
At this time, Chen Caozhi turned around to face Yu Yun. Yu Yun was sitting on the left side of Xie Wan. Xie Daoyun lowered his eyelashes and only looked at Chen Caozhi's feet wearing cloth socks. The cloth socks were white and the ridges of the toes could be seen.
The lines looked strong and strong. She couldn't help but think of Chen Cao's foot strength, which could climb mountains and wade for more than a hundred miles in one day. She immediately recalled that she almost slipped when she and Chen Caozhi climbed Jiuyao Mountain. It was Chen Caozhi who helped her.
Give her a hand——
Just listen to what Chen Caozhi said: "Those who explain Chen Yi rely on recent examples and illusions on reality, thinking that they can only be achieved by studying a few details. The sage established his words and enlightened people to learn. To analyze the meaning carefully, one must use images and metaphors, but think carefully.
A clear debater must be cautious and careful, wandering words can bury the truth, and elaborate words can steal the meaning. If he cannot get carried away and forget what he said, he will use words to harm the meaning and misunderstand the meaning as false metaphors. This is also a common disadvantage of those who study the Tao.
Therefore, the image of "Yi" is a hut where principles and principles are lodged, and a pavilion where medicine and bait are used to stop passers-by. The metaphor of "Poetry" is also the destination of literary sentiments. If the image of "Yi" is regarded as a metaphor of poetry, it is nonsense.
Looking for the meaning beyond the words, trying to guess the metaphysical purpose beyond the image, losing everything I had in mind, and getting nothing back——"
Everyone in the audience marveled, Xi Chao, but Fan Ning knew that Chen Cao's words had a deeper meaning, "Wandering words are enough to bury the truth, and fine prose is enough to steal the meaning." Isn't this a mockery of pure debate? The truth does not get better with more arguments.
The more you argue, the more confused you become. If you talk all day long, how can you study silently and think deeply? How can you be practical when you boast about mystical arguments?
Han Kangbo and Yu Yun were speechless. Sun Chuo and Sun Xinggong sighed: "Listening to Chen Cao's words, I feel that all the mysterious poems I wrote in the past are useless. As the saying goes, you come back with nothing to gain."
As soon as Sun Chuo said this, everyone was shocked. Sun Chuo simply bowed to Chen Caozhi. Zhuge Zeng, Yuan Tong and other younger generations now looked at Chen Caozhi with admiration. Sun Xinggong was famous for his eloquence.
Sun Xinggong was impressed by the exchange of words. Chen Cao's eloquence was truly astonishing.
Sima Yu greatly appreciated Chen Caozhi's talent and grace in the metaphysical debate. He struck the case with his sword and said with a smile: "Everyone, can Chen Caozhi pass the examination?"
None of the Eight Prefectures had any objections. Although Yu Yun was unwilling to give in, he also knew that Chen Caozhi indeed had extraordinary talents. Even Han Kangbo and Sun Chuo thought they were invincible. If he continued to fail to know how to advance or retreat and insisted on making things difficult,
It will only damage his own reputation like his brother Yu Xi did. To deal with Chen Caozhi, Xu Tu can only have a backup plan.
Only Lu Shi refused to let Chen Caozhi pass the test easily and said: "King Kuaiji, only the Eight Prefectures are here this time. Even if you pass the test, you may not be able to convince everyone."
Sima Yu said with a smile: "Do you want to ask Mr. Lu too? Please do it."
Lu Shi's face turned purple and he said, "I'm not good at talking, but I recommend someone who can beat Chen Caozhi."
Sima Yu shook his head and asked with a smile: "Is it the Duke of Zhi? If the assessment is to be done by the Duke of Zhi, then what other talents are available to the court? They have all been turned away."
Lu Shidao: "No, the person I recommend is also a young man. He is Fan Ning and Fan Wuzi, the son of Fan Xuanping."
Sun Chuoxuan once lost to Fan Ning in debate, and he immediately nodded and said: "Fan Wuzi and Chen Caozhi can be said to be the best for a while, and they should have a fierce debate."
Xie Daoyun had learned Fan Wuzi's eloquence. If Chen Cao had not helped him with the debate that day, it would have been very difficult for her to convince Fan Wuzi.
Worried, but also looking forward to Chen Caozhi showing off what he had learned and defeating Fan Wuzi.
Fan Wang was demoted to a commoner by Huan Wen. Sima Yu, the king of Kuaiji, deeply regretted it. He had always heard that Fan Wang's son was diligent in Confucianism, but he did not know that his philosophical debate was so sharp, so he asked: "Fan Wuzi, are you willing to argue with Chen Cao?"
However, I have something to say first, Chen Cao has passed the test, what follows is just a general conversation, you can feel free to ask questions."
Although Lu Shi was dissatisfied, he had no choice but to hope that Fan Ning could argue better than Chen Caozhi and frustrate Chen Caozhi's arrogance. He immediately looked at Fan Ning——
Fan Ning bowed and said: "King of Kuaiji, I had a long conversation with Chen Zizhong for two hours last night. On mystical matters, Chen Zizhong was the resurrected king Bi, and I am not as good as him. On Confucianism, I thought that Chen Zizhong should be a Confucian of his generation. I foolishly thought that he was the successor of Zheng Kangcheng.
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As soon as this statement came out, everyone in the audience was shocked.
Lu Shi was dumbfounded and looked at Fan Wuzi——
Fan Wuzi said: "Gong Lu, I have tried my best. If you want to convince Chen Zizhong on Confucianism and Mystery, even if Wang Fusi and Zheng Kangcheng are here, it will be difficult."
Chen Caozhi cupped his hands and said, "Brother Fan is very complimentary. We had a long conversation last night and learned a lot from Brother Fan."
Fan Wuzi said: "It's not an exaggeration. Zi Zhong said last night, 'There is no good or evil in the body of the heart. Good and evil are the actions of the mind. To know good and evil is to have a conscience. To do good and to eliminate evil, you should examine things.'
If these four sentences are developed and expanded, it will be a New Confucianism."
The old monk Zhu Dao Qianhe said: "It's so good, what Chen Tanyue said coincides with the Buddhist scriptures -" he chanted slowly: "Kindness means filial piety and nurturing of parents, justice means compassion for superiors and inferiors, giving way leads to harmony between respect and inferiority, and tolerance means that all evildoers will not make noises.
Bodhi can only be found in the heart, so why bother looking for wisdom from outside!"
Zhu Fatai said horrified: "Senior brother, you have a wonderful realization, is this true?"
Zhu Daoqian said: "The old monk has understood this principle, but he has not yet understood it. Let's go back to Shanshan to realize it." He said goodbye to Sima Yu, the king of Kuaiji, and gave a single salute to Chen Caozhi, inviting Chen Caozhi to go to Yanxi again when he has time.
, Chen Caozhi returned the courtesy respectfully, and promised to visit Duke Shen again when he returned to Qiantang.
Zhu Fatai also said goodbye and accompanied Zhu Daoqian out of Yayan Teahouse.
Zhu Daoqian was an eminent monk who traveled to the south. At that time, Prime Minister Wang Dao and Taiwei Yu Liang all admired his moral character and treated him with courtesy and courtesy. He had always lived in seclusion in Shanxi. The new emperor Sima Pi specially sent people to Shanxi to welcome him to the capital to preach the "Dapin Prajna Sutra".
, Zhu Daoqian either taught Buddhism or explained Lao Zhuang. His moral knowledge was highly respected in Jiankang. Sima Yu also often listened to his teachings and admired him very much. Now that he saw that Zhu Daoqian understood Buddhism due to Chen Caozhi’s words, he couldn’t help but admire him with joy and looked around.
Everyone in the hall said: "Chen Caozhi passed the examination, do you have any objections?"
Jiang Sixuan, the general guarding the army, smiled and said: "King Kuaiji, don't forget that there is another game of chess."
Sima Yu laughed loudly and immediately ordered the waiter to bring the Go chess and let Chen Caozhi play a game with Jiang Sixuan.
Jiang Sixuan played the black queen, and his moves were flying. After more than twenty moves, he became more cautious and said: "The moves are novel and interesting." After another thirty moves, Jiang Sixuan frowned.
Sima Yu, Xie Wan, and Wang Yun, all those who love Go, knelt down around the two players to watch the game. Xie Wan was not as powerful as his niece Xie Daoyun, so he turned around and asked quietly: "A Yuan, how is the situation?"
Xie Daoyun said softly: "Black is at a disadvantage, but in the end I'm afraid Black will win."
Xie Wan found his niece's words very puzzling. Since Black was at a disadvantage, why did Black win in the end? It's better not to ask more questions at this time. Let's just watch the chess game and see if Dao Yun's words are verified in the end?
Xie Daoyun saw that Chen Caozhi was really unfamiliar with chess. In the past, Chen Caozhi always made quick moves and rarely thought so frequently in the first half of the game. So far in this game, Chen Caozhi had a slight advantage with his novel layout, but in the second half of the game,
I’m afraid it’s hard to beat the experienced Jiang Sixuan——
Xie Daoyun was thinking about it when she was suddenly tapped on her left shoulder. She was startled and turned around in shock, only to see Gu Kaizhi sitting behind her at some point and looking at her with a big smile on his face.
Xie Daoyun quickly signaled Gu Kaizhi not to speak, for fear that her fourth uncle Xie Wan would find out about her study tour. She stood up and walked to the corridor, then greeted Gu Kaizhi and said in a Luoyang accent with a strong nasal tone: "We have not seen each other for three years, and we meet again in Changkang.
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Gu Kaizhi looked Xie Daoyun up and down, and saw that Xie Daoyun was worried. Seeing that Gu Kaizhi enthusiastically wanted to come forward to hold hands and talk, he quickly took a step back and bowed his hands.
Gu Kaizhi stopped holding his hand and said with a smile: "Brother Yingtai has not changed much after three years of separation. Brother Yingtai used to be taller than me, but now I am on par with you. Brother Yingtai is still thin, but brother Yingtai is
Did you come to Beijing recently?"
Xie Daoyun responded: "It was yesterday."
Gu Kaizhi said: "On the fourteenth of this month, Zizhong and I went to Xie's Mansion in Wuyi Lane. That night Zizhong and his cousin, Miss Xie, joined forces to argue with Fan Wuzi. It was really exciting. It's a pity that you didn't have the opportunity to attend the meeting."
Xie Daoyun smiled and said: "Today's re-argument is even more exciting——"
Chen Shang came over to meet Xie Daoyun. Gu Kaizhi even invited Xie Daoyun to come to the Gu Mansion to meet him. Xie Daoyun naturally agreed and said: "Brother Chen, Changkang, if you go to Xie Mansion, don't mention me. I am from the Zhu family."
Not as good as Mrs. Xie, even though we are in-laws, we are still discriminated against. If you know about this, you will know if you ask him. I will come to visit Gu Mansion when I have time."
Gu Kaizhi said angrily: "I didn't expect the Xie family to be so snobbish. Brother Yingtai is the greatest talent I have ever seen except Zi Zhong, but he is still unknown and is looked down upon by the people of the Xie family. It is not as good as brother Yingtai to move here."
How about living in the Gu Mansion?"
Gu Kaizhi was too righteous and enthusiastic, so Xie Daoyun spent a lot of effort to persuade Gu Kaizhi to go back to the hall to watch the chess. The outcome was as she expected, Chen Caozhi held the white piece and lost one and a half pieces.